First published: Mon Sep 14 2009(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the USB backend in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.8 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.8 |
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CVE-2009-2807 has a high severity level due to the potential for local users to gain privileges through a heap-based buffer overflow.
To fix CVE-2009-2807, users should update their system to installed patches or upgrade their Apple Mac OS X to a version that does not have this vulnerability.
CVE-2009-2807 affects local users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
CVE-2009-2807 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the USB backend of CUPS on affected versions of Mac OS X.
No, CVE-2009-2807 is not a remote exploit; it requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.